HB4764

Worker's compensation: benefits; presumption of certain injuries and coverage under the Christopher R. Slezak first responder presumed coverage fund; modify to include certain medical examiners. Amends sec. 405 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.405).

Introduced·8/13/25
Introduced Text

Expands worker's compensation coverage to include certain cancers for county medical examiners and investigators.

This bill modifies Michigan's worker's compensation law to include certain cancers in the presumption of work-related injuries for county medical examiners and investigators. It extends the presumption to respiratory tract, bladder, skin, brain, kidney, blood, thyroid, testicular, prostate, lymphatic, ovarian, breast, or non-HPV cervical cancer for those exposed to hazards during fire suppression, rescue, or emergency medical services.

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History

Aug 14, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 08/13/2025

Aug 13, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Jason Woolford

Aug 13, 2025

House

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